Fans were left disappointed after Jadon Sancho’s underwhelming performance against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League last 16, first leg tie. The Manchester United winger, who rejoined Borussia Dortmund on loan in January after a fallout with his boss Erik ten Hag, failed to make a significant impact on the game.
Sancho’s return to Dortmund came after he publicly criticized Ten Hag on social media in September, refusing to apologize for his comments. Feeling unfairly singled out after a defeat at Arsenal, the relationship between Sancho and Ten Hag reached an impasse, leading to the winger’s loan move.
Since his return to Dortmund, Sancho has made five Bundesliga appearances, managing just one assist. However, his performance against PSV was particularly disappointing. Despite playing for 68 minutes, Sancho failed to score or assist and did not create any chances from dangerous play.
In addition, Sancho did not attempt a single dribble throughout the match and lost possession of the ball 12 times. He only managed to lay on two crosses and had a pass accuracy of just 71%, with only 15 of his 21 passes finding their intended target. Defensively, Sancho won only two of his seven duels.
These statistics quickly caught the attention of fans on social media. Some fans jokingly remarked that they had believed Ten Hag was the problem, implying that Sancho’s poor performance contradicted that belief. Others expressed their disappointment and called for the “real” Jadon Sancho to step up.
It remains to be seen whether Sancho can turn his form around and make a greater impact in future matches. As for his relationship with Ten Hag, it seems unlikely that the two will reconcile anytime soon. For now, fans can only hope for a resurgence from the talented winger in the coming games.